2,954 hectares
of protected marine waters in Gili
Gili Trawangan is made for slowing down.
It is the perfect place to relax, reset, and step away from the pace of daily life. A few local essentials will make your stay smoother and more respectful.
Environment
Island Beach Clean
The island community works tirelessly to protect the local environment, and every contribution helps. Weekly beach cleans are organized at different locations and usually last around one hour.
The amount of plastic bottles, straws, cigarette butts, and microplastics collected each week is eye-opening.
Join as a guest, local, or volunteer. It is one of the most direct ways to give back while you are here and support long-term reef and coastline health. If you would like to join, please check The Gili Eco Trust website: giliecotrust.com.
10,000 coral fragments
planted to support reef restoration in Gili
153 biorock reefs
deployed for reef recovery
1,000 square meters
of reef restoration linked to biorock cathodes
173 individuals
trained in biorock reef restoration
10 turtles
satellite-tagged to track movements in Gili
33 turtle nests
hatched using nesting protocols
7,000 kilograms
of marine debris collected each year
400 green turtles
photo-identified
Getting Around
One of Gili Trawangan's biggest charms is the absence of motorized transport. Explore the island by bicycle, on foot, or by local horse cart (Cidomo). Horse welfare is taken seriously, and regular free clinics are run for islanders to support the health and wellbeing of the horses.
Other Useful Info
Call to Prayer
Unlike Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands are predominantly Muslim. Mosques and prayer rooms are part of daily island life, and the call to prayer is heard five times a day, often more during religious festivals. Friday prayers are especially important. Please respect local customs by dressing modestly when walking through villages and near mosques.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels and restaurants, but speed can vary and often depends on weather conditions. You are on a small island in the middle of the ocean, so occasional instability is normal. Local SIM cards are inexpensive and easy to buy in many shops.
Money
There are several ATMs on the island. Many larger restaurants and dive centers accept Visa and Mastercard, but card payments usually include a surcharge of around 3%. Carrying some cash is still recommended.
Electricity
The three Gili Islands receive power via undersea cables from Lombok. Short outages can happen, especially in high season. Balé Sampan and many other businesses operate backup generators for these situations.
Water
Fresh water comes from desalination, but it is not recommended for drinking. To help protect this fragile environment, please use refill stations whenever possible and reduce single-use plastic by reusing bottles.
Health Care
There are several 24-hour clinics on the island for minor injuries and common medical issues, and doctors can prescribe some medicines. For serious cases, Siloam Hospital in Mataram is the main referral option and can usually be reached in around 1.5 hours.